Structure and Dynamics of Complex Networks

Description

The aim of this course is to deepen the knowledge of students in networks science, to get acquainted with some important specific problems at the frontier of research and get skills to work with present day literature.

The bulk of the course will be provided in lectures. There will be discussions of the tasks and the final projects will be presented by the students in a seminar form. Students are encouraged to consult the recommended literature.

There will be two assignments. Both assignments will consist of home prepared work. The students will have to prepare a project work and present in the last class.

Teaching format

The bulk of the course will be provided in lectures. Every student will have the task to present an article to be selected in 10-15 minutes. There will be discussions of the tasks and the final projects will be presented by the students in a seminar form. Students are encouraged to consult the recommended literature.

E-learning

The course has an e-learning site where the materials about the lectures, assignments, etc. will be posted. It also serves for communication.

Learning Outcomes:

By successfully absolving the course the students will be able to:

- get orientation in the present day literature in network science;

- get insight into specific problems and work on them;

- be able to identify specific research problems in network science and get access to tools needed to solve them.

Assessment:

There will be two assignments. Both assignments will consist of home prepared work. The students will have to prepare a project work and present in the last class.